Category: Sacred Links

If you are planning your Hajj journey from Australia this year of 2019 / 1440, then Sacred Links is now open to take your registrations for Hajj in 2019.

We will be offering ONE Ultimate Package for Hajj in our first year, with 15 nights accommodation in total – no Aziziyah and no Shisha apartments – you will have the Makkah hotel room all the way during the period of Hajj. It’s easier on you and those travelling with you. Plus, an additional 2 nights in Jeddah with extra visits after Hajj.

Sacred Links in April 2019 is a Umra trip (Madinah and Makkah), followed by a special Jordan and Palestine tour where we visit some of the most sacred sites in Amman, Jerusalem and surrounding regions. This will be sure to inspire, captivate, and strengthen your links to the most sacred parts of your life and world. Join us in April 2019!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this for youth, adults, or both?

Sacred Links is open to adults, married couples, friends, brothers, sisters, and supervised children/youth. This journey would be ideal for people wanting to strengthen their connection with one another as a family, whilst at the same time experiencing the the most amazing sacred sites in Islamic history and civilisation.

2. Can I get a twin share room for me and my spouse?

Of course. Just let us know and we can advise of any additional costs.

3. I want to visit another destination after Sacred Links. Can you book additional stopovers like Beirut, Istanbul, Dubai?

Sure. Let us know where you want to go and for how long, and we can advise of the alternative itinerary and costs.

4. I have never been to Umrah. Won’t it be difficult since I don’t know how to perform the rites of Umrah?

Umrah is pretty straightforward and literally only takes two to three hours once you arrive into Makkah. As for the rules, we will go through everything beforehand. If there is enough interest, we could even run a crash course before departing Sydney.

5. Isn’t visiting graves a little doubtful, as it might lead to shirk?

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed by Prophet Musa (Moses) in his grave whilst he made the Night Journey (Isra). He also encouraged his nation to visit graves, as they remind one of the hereafter. He also used to frequent al-Baqee Cemetery in Madina and make dua for his companions buried there.

6. I noticed only breakfast is included during the stay in Makkah and Madina. What about dinner?

If you have stayed at 5 Star hotels before, you would know the breakfast buffet is quite exotic! It will fill you up for most of the day. There are plenty of food outlets around, so you are free to grab lunch or dinner to your liking outside the hotel. The supermarkets are also stocked with high quality and cheap food items – you can always stock up on some snacks and wholesome food and keep them in your hotel room.

7. When exactly do we leave, and when do we return?

For the Ultimate Sacred Links package, we leave Sydney on the evening of Friday 12 April 2019. We plan to arrive into Madina by plane on the following Saturday morning. At the end of the trip, we will depart Amman on Sunday 28 April 2019, arriving into Sydney that same evening. That’s the plan, but of course this could change slightly depending on flight availability. We will confirm the exact itinerary with you before proceeding with the booking.

8. I really want to attend Sacred Links, but I live outside Australia – perhaps New Zealand, USA, or somewhere else in the world. Can I still go?

Everything is possible. All you need to do is arrange the Umra visa in your country of residence. We can then assist with the connecting flights so you can meet the Sacred Links group in Madina (or a stopover before).

9. Do we do Umrah first? Then Madinah?

Our first destination is Madinah, where we will spend 5 nights. After visiting our Beloved Messenger ﷺ and exploring the sacred sites in and around Madinah, including Mount Uhud, Masjid Quba’, and Masjid al-Qiblatayn, we will get changed into our Ihram clothes on the last day and take the bus southwards to Makkah. The trip is usually about 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic. We will stop at Dhul Hulayfa just outside Madinah, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began his Ihram from on the way to Hajj.